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Joan Cole Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Joan W. Cole, 87, of Gallipolis, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Holzer Senior Care.
Born on November 1, 1934 in Franklin County, Joan was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Scarberry Leach. Joan had worked for a vision center in Columbus, and had volunteered for Hospice of Gallia County.
Joan is survived by her son, George L. Cole of Middleport; daughter, LuDesta A. Cole of Gallipolis; three grandchildren, Nathan Leach of Columbus, Destann O'Neal (Patrick Caldwell) of Gallipolis, and Stuart (Harmony) Cole of Coolville; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Kathy (Ben) Baxter of Gallipolis, Erma Finley of Gallipolis and Angelica Donahue of Gallipolis.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her son, Bobby L. Leach and granddaughter, Crystal Leach.
The funeral service for Joan will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor John Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call prior to the service Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be George Cole, Stuart Cole, Charles Tabor, Darius Pishvazadeh, Patrick Caldwell, and T.J. Donahue; honorary pallbearer will be Billy R. Tabor.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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